178.238.233.251
178.238.233.251 is an IPv4 address operated by Contabo (AS51167), with approximate network location Munich, Germany. It belongs to datacenter or hosting infrastructure with reverse DNS name vmi3388980.contaboserver.net. As of October 6, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | Johannes Selg |
| ASN | AS51167 |
| Network Name | CONTABO |
| CIDR Block | 178.238.233.0/24 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Network registration country | DE |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | vmi3388980.contaboserver.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | mail.finapla.comvmi3388980.contaboserver.net |
DNS Posture
Results describe the queried names. SPF, DMARC and CAA are domain policies, not requirements for every IP. DNSSEC here describes reverse DNS; inconclusive validation does not mean unsigned.
Not assessed: 0 conclusive IP DNS checks.
| spf | Not checked |
| dmarc | Not checked |
| fcrDns | Not checked |
| dnssec | Not checked |
| caa | Not checked |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 — Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| No open ports detected | |||
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (0 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS51167 |
| Network Prefix | 178.238.232.0/23 |
| Route mapping | Found |
| RPKI Status | Valid |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 38% | 2 | 5 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 15% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 20% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 22% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 24% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 21% | 10 | 17 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | High (85%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-02 04:21:15 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-06 00:49:39 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-06 00:50:05 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 29 |
| Total Observations | 33 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 178.238.233.251
Who owns the IP address 178.238.233.251?
178.238.233.251 is registered to Johannes Selg. The address falls within the 178.238.233.0/24 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 178.238.233.251 located?
Geolocation data places 178.238.233.251 in Munich, BY, Germany. The local time zone is Europe/Berlin. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 178.238.233.251 malicious or safe?
178.238.233.251 currently carries a low risk assessment, meaning no significant threat indicators have been observed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
What is the hostname for 178.238.233.251?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 178.238.233.251 is vmi3388980.contaboserver.net. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 178.238.233.251 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
178.238.233.251 is classified as cloud infrastructure and hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.